Just Creamy Enough Macaroni Salad

Summer means that when it comes meals, something nice and cool sounds much better than something steaming hot. I don’t want to have to turn on the oven if I can help it. Our grill gets a lot of use, too.

One of my favorite things to eat in summer is macaroni salad. It’s great as a lunch on its own or as a side for when we grill out. I can make it ahead of time and we can pick off of it all week.

While I like a creamy macaroni salad, it grosses me out if it’s too creamy, if the pasta is so coated in mayo that it feels slimy. But this recipe I’m sharing with you today is the perfect amount of creamy: yummy, but not overwhelming. You can also change the veggies/cheeses to whatever suits you.

I love macaroni salad–though I go with a Italian dressing rather then a mayo. In summer, with fresh basil, I often make a pesto that I stir in with the mac salad along with the Italian dressing. That just heightens the flavor exponentially!

Try it! Overly-creamy grosses me out. And it’s even less creamy than what it first appears b/c you do need to let it sit overnight(or at least for a few hours).

Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…